I love learning new hand stitching techniques! This is one I am particularly fond of. It is my second attempt to master it and as with so many things I was making it harder than it is! I like anything with the blanket stitches worked into it and the Antwerp is a variation and is also known as the Knotted Blanket Stitch.
I am half way around the vintage quilt now and thought I would take a break and share this. I am really enjoying this a great deal. It is a chilly, cloudy, rainy, and rather bleak day but my tea kettle is warm and Molly is here on guard as always as I stitch happily away!
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Start from the bottom folded edge and hide your beginning knot. Then pierce the needle through all layers about 1/4" above the fold and bring it down on top of the loop. |
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This is how it should look as you pull the needle through. |
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Now pierce the needle back front to back through the bottom of the taught lower portion of the loop. |
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Next bring the loose end of the thread or yarn first beneath the needle than over and across the front. |
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Gently but firmly pull until the knot tightens. |
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Repeat the next stitch. |
I try to hide my knots starting and finishing by pulling them into where I over cast stitched and closed the front and back fabric of the quilt. This is a stitch that is also used as a decorative edging. I like it because it presents itself and not only attractive but quite durable and long lasting.
1 comment:
I love this stitch.....will be using it soon on a project this winter for sure. Thank you
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